🌱 Patch AM: Headed for the tram? Here’s how to beat the holiday crush

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In today's newsletter:

• Headed for the tram? Here’s how to beat the holiday crush
• How a Palm Springs cooking night turned into 150,000 holiday meals
• How Palm Springs neighbors are outsmarting holiday porch pirates

Also on today's calendar: Marinelli Bros Circus presents: The Magic of Christmas! and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How to snag a Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ticket during the busy winter season (baltimoresun.com) — If you’re planning a winter ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, expect heavy holiday crowds and consider arriving by 7 a.m. to avoid multi-hour lines. The piece breaks down online vs. walk-up ticket options, winter operating hours, parking costs, and what you can do atop Mt. San Jacinto, from snow play to hiking and dining.
   

2. A Tuscan Friendsgiving raises more than $37,000 for FIND Regional Food Bank, supporting holiday meals across Coachella Valley (kesq.com) — Palm Springs residents helped raise $37,000 at the Tuscan Friendsgiving fundraiser at Miralon, funding more than 150,000 holiday meals through FIND Food Bank across the Coachella Valley. The sold-out cooking event featured Tuscan chef Sandra Lotti and highlighted Miralon’s sustainable “agrihood” while underscoring ongoing food insecurity and the importance of federal nutrition programs like SNAP and CalFresh.
   

3. Porch pirates target holiday deliveries as online shopping surges (kesq.com) — With holiday deliveries surging, Palm Springs neighbors like Niki Plaid are teaming up to grab each other’s packages before thieves can. Experts share practical tips—like using lockers, signatures, cameras, and real-time alerts—to help Coachella Valley residents keep gifts from disappearing off their porches in the busy weeks ahead.
   

4. EMRAS Adult Education Honors Celebrated At Conference (midvalleynews.com) — Palm Springs recently hosted the CCAE South Coast Conference, where El Monte-Rosemead Adult School staff were honored for their work with adult learners. The gathering brought educators from across Southern California to share strategies, recognize standout staff, and strengthen adult education programs that support workforce skills, language learning, and career advancement.
   

📸 Around Palm Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palm Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Marinelli Bros Circus presents: The Magic of Christmas!
  The Shops at Palm Desert, 72-840 CA-111, Palm Desert
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Palm Springs Speaks Presents Rob Reiner
  Plaza Theatre , 128 S Palm Canyon Dr , Palm Springs
  7:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• ATP Craft Sale (on campus)
  Cielo Vista Charter Palm Springs, CA 92264
  8:30 am

Friday December 19

• CVC Winter Program
  Cielo Vista Charter Palm Springs, CA 92264

Saturday December 20

• A Very Sinatra Christmas Special at The Saguaro
  The Saguaro Palm Springs , 1800 E Palm Canyon Dr , Palm Springs
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Bells, Brass, & Sass - Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Spectacular
  Plaza Theatre , 128 S Palm Canyon Dr , Palm Springs
  2:00 pm
• Tata Simonyan Second Night
  Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage , 32-250 Bob Hope Dr , Rancho Mirage
  5:00 pm
• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage , 68900 Frank Sinatra Dr , Rancho Mirage
  6:15 pm
• HOLIDAY HOOTENANNEY! with Desert Hot Things
  The Roost Lounge , 68718 E Palm Canyon Dr #203 , Cathedral City
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• ‘Fore Play’ Miniature Golf and Pizza Party
  Boomers Palm Springs , 67-700 E Palm Canyon Dr , Cathedral City
  3:00 pm
• Chess Club In-Person
  Cathedral City Library , Cathedral City
  4:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• TK/K & Nuntasiri - Winter Concert
  Rio Vista Elementary Cathedral City, CA 92234
  8:00 am
• 2nd / McQuown - Winter Concert
  Rio Vista Elementary Cathedral City, CA 92234
  8:45 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Girl, a cat who went missing in Palm Springs, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 8 hours, 50 minutes. Message from Owner: "Lost… (Nextdoor Vista Las Palmas)
• RE HOMING MY 5 yr old CHRISTMAS TREE
  Last week sometime a young lady was on here requesting a last minute Christmas tree, so that she can decorate for her family. Well… about the same… (Nextdoor Sunrise Palms)

• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Palm Springs. Apply here.
• Ross Stores posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Palm Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Springs here.

Ok Palm Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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